Whats up everyone!
Whats up everyone!

So today I'm doing a versus video between the Sony XB950N1 and the Beats Solo 3.
So today I'm doing a versus video between the Sony XB950N1 and the Beats Solo 3.

A good friend of mine is in the market for some head phones and they don't really want
A good friend of mine is in the market for some head phones and they don't really want

to spend more than $300.
to spend more than $300.

He's also a big fan of Hip Hop and R&B so naturally the Sony XB950N1 and the Beats Solo
He's also a big fan of Hip Hop and R&B so naturally the Sony XB950N1 and the Beats Solo

3 came to mind.
3 came to mind.

So lets compare the two.
So lets compare the two.

So money wise, the sony XB950N1 retail for around $250 and come in two color ways, black
So money wise, the sony XB950N1 retail for around $250 and come in two color ways, black

or green.
or green.

The Beats Solo 3 come in 8 different color ways and when it comes to price things get
The Beats Solo 3 come in 8 different color ways and when it comes to price things get

a little interesting.
a little interesting.

Apple’s site currently sells them for $299.95, but i found an awesome deal directly from
Apple’s site currently sells them for $299.95, but i found an awesome deal directly from

amazon where the gloss black ones are for sale for $189.99.
amazon where the gloss black ones are for sale for $189.99.

And you can get most of the other colors for $219 or less.
And you can get most of the other colors for $219 or less.

I’m not sure how long this deal will last, but i’ll have links in the description below
I’m not sure how long this deal will last, but i’ll have links in the description below

so you can get either one.
so you can get either one.

Sure Both the Sony XB950N1 and the Beats Solo 3 are made mostly out of plastic and they
Sure Both the Sony XB950N1 and the Beats Solo 3 are made mostly out of plastic and they

have very similar build qualities.
have very similar build qualities.

But These two products are very different from one another and i believe they target
But These two products are very different from one another and i believe they target

two very different consumers.
two very different consumers.

These two headphones have 2 very different designs.
These two headphones have 2 very different designs.

The sony head phones are on the larger side and like iv said in past videos, you can still
The sony head phones are on the larger side and like iv said in past videos, you can still

see them in your peripheral vision when you put them on.
see them in your peripheral vision when you put them on.

Some people might even say they feel silly walking around with them on in public.
Some people might even say they feel silly walking around with them on in public.

The Sony XB950N1 also have two very important features the Beats Solo 3 don’t have and
The Sony XB950N1 also have two very important features the Beats Solo 3 don’t have and

thats Noise cancelation and an extra bass feature.
thats Noise cancelation and an extra bass feature.

But the Beats Solo 3 also have two features the Sony XB950N1 dosnt have and thats the
But the Beats Solo 3 also have two features the Sony XB950N1 dosnt have and thats the

W1 chip and fast charging capabilities.
W1 chip and fast charging capabilities.

And not to mention, their smaller size make them a whole lot easier to travel with.
And not to mention, their smaller size make them a whole lot easier to travel with.

Like i just said, I think sony and beats by dre AKA apple are gunning for two very different
Like i just said, I think sony and beats by dre AKA apple are gunning for two very different

consumers.
consumers.

although the sony head phones are larger, their ear cups go over the ear which results
although the sony head phones are larger, their ear cups go over the ear which results

in added comfort and better passive noise isolation.
in added comfort and better passive noise isolation.

They also have an extra bass feature which is meant for people who absolutely love base.
They also have an extra bass feature which is meant for people who absolutely love base.

You can even adjust how much bass they have through their smart phone app.
You can even adjust how much bass they have through their smart phone app.

The sony XB950N1 also have Active noise cancelation which does a very decent job.
The sony XB950N1 also have Active noise cancelation which does a very decent job.

Its not as good as the Bose QC35, but the noise cancelation is still very good.
Its not as good as the Bose QC35, but the noise cancelation is still very good.

this leads me to believe that sony is really trying to cater to audiophiles looking for
this leads me to believe that sony is really trying to cater to audiophiles looking for

something relatively affordable.
something relatively affordable.

Apple on the other hand seems to be catering for the average joe every day user.
Apple on the other hand seems to be catering for the average joe every day user.

The beats solo 3 have a 40 hour battery life which just destroys the sony xb950n1’s 22
The beats solo 3 have a 40 hour battery life which just destroys the sony xb950n1’s 22

hour battery life.
hour battery life.

They also have apple’s new W1 chip that just makes switching between either of your
They also have apple’s new W1 chip that just makes switching between either of your

apple devices super easy.
apple devices super easy.

Sure the Sony XB950N1 have bluetooth 4.1 and pair with up to 2 devices simultaneously,
Sure the Sony XB950N1 have bluetooth 4.1 and pair with up to 2 devices simultaneously,

but switching between different devices just isn't as seamless as the beats solo 3.
but switching between different devices just isn't as seamless as the beats solo 3.

So if you're heavily invested into apple’s eco system the W1 chip might matter a lot.
So if you're heavily invested into apple’s eco system the W1 chip might matter a lot.

The beats solo 3 also feature fast fuel which will get you 3 hours of play back from just
The beats solo 3 also feature fast fuel which will get you 3 hours of play back from just

5 minutes of charging.
5 minutes of charging.

And if you’re always on the go, this feature can really come in handy.
And if you’re always on the go, this feature can really come in handy.

Apple is really pushing their “it just works” philosophy with these.
Apple is really pushing their “it just works” philosophy with these.

Sound wise, beats by dre have always been bass heavy and the beats solo 3 are no exception.
Sound wise, beats by dre have always been bass heavy and the beats solo 3 are no exception.

They sound a little better than the beats solo 2, but thats not saying much.
They sound a little better than the beats solo 2, but thats not saying much.

The bass on the Solo 3 can be a little over powering at times, the highs can get a little
The bass on the Solo 3 can be a little over powering at times, the highs can get a little

tinny and the sound stage isn't as wide as other headphones in the $300 price bracket.
tinny and the sound stage isn't as wide as other headphones in the $300 price bracket.

The Sony XB950N1 on the other hand sound way better.
The Sony XB950N1 on the other hand sound way better.

And as the box implies, these head phones have a lot of bass to them.
And as the box implies, these head phones have a lot of bass to them.

But unlike the beats solo 3, the bass on the sony Xb950n1 isn't over powering, its very
But unlike the beats solo 3, the bass on the sony Xb950n1 isn't over powering, its very

clear, and they actually add to the listening experience instead of reducing the over all
clear, and they actually add to the listening experience instead of reducing the over all

sound quality.
sound quality.

Like i mentioned earlier, traveling with the Beats Solo 3 can be a little easier due to
Like i mentioned earlier, traveling with the Beats Solo 3 can be a little easier due to

their smaller size.
their smaller size.

and they also come included with a soft shell carrying case.
and they also come included with a soft shell carrying case.

it dosnt do much…
it dosnt do much…

but i do prefer it over the pouch sony includes with their XB950N1.
but i do prefer it over the pouch sony includes with their XB950N1.

If you do decide to travel with the XB950N1, it would be a good idea to invest in a 3rd
If you do decide to travel with the XB950N1, it would be a good idea to invest in a 3rd

party hard shell case.
party hard shell case.

Over all, sony and apple took two very different approaches with their headphones.
Over all, sony and apple took two very different approaches with their headphones.

Apple decided to push their “it just works” philosophy by giving the beats solo 3 a 40
Apple decided to push their “it just works” philosophy by giving the beats solo 3 a 40

hour battery life, fast fuel, and a w1 chip that makes switching between your apple devices
hour battery life, fast fuel, and a w1 chip that makes switching between your apple devices

a breeze.
a breeze.

but the beats solo 3 aren't the most comfortable headphones out there and their send quality
but the beats solo 3 aren't the most comfortable headphones out there and their send quality

is just… meh.
is just… meh.

Sony on the other hand is trying to give premium features at a reasonable price.
Sony on the other hand is trying to give premium features at a reasonable price.

The Active Noise Cancelation on the Sony XB950N1 is decent and they generally sound really
The Active Noise Cancelation on the Sony XB950N1 is decent and they generally sound really

good.
good.

Not to mention, their extra bass feature really help make them stand out.
Not to mention, their extra bass feature really help make them stand out.

But their larger size and shorter battery life can be a set back if you're always on
But their larger size and shorter battery life can be a set back if you're always on

the go with them.
the go with them.

not to mention reverting back to bluetooth 4.1 after using the W1 chip for awhile can
not to mention reverting back to bluetooth 4.1 after using the W1 chip for awhile can

be a little annoying.
be a little annoying.

(first world problems).
(first world problems).

If i had to choose between the two, I would pick the Sony XB950N1 hands down.
If i had to choose between the two, I would pick the Sony XB950N1 hands down.

But getting the Gloss Black Beats Solo 3 for $189.99 is a pretty solid deal.
But getting the Gloss Black Beats Solo 3 for $189.99 is a pretty solid deal.